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We have the following different versions of the Cappadocia Freewheel tour available at present.

First Explore leader who was really enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the cultural bits.

What Tips Would You Give To Someone Else Booking This Tour

Thorn punctures reduced the travel on day 1 to just 5 kilometres. Are the thorns more prevalent during the autumn than spring? You don't need to bringing your own saddle because you won't be riding long enough to warrant the effort of fitting it.

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There seems to be a communication problem between Explore and the local agent. 'You will have a "correct frame size for your height" translated into a free for all: some people were lucky to grab a bike that fitted them and had working gears;others lost out on both counts.The leader told us that the bikes had been serviced, but it couldn't have been recently. If the mechanic had any lubricants, he certainly wasn't wasting them on our bikes. This package has great potential, but I think it needs rethinking in terms of cycling routes, equipment and support. Did I really have to cycle along dreary main roads to avoid the thorns?

Our Response

Thank you for your feedback on this tour, I’m sorry to hear that you were disappointed in the quality of our bikes. We have spoken with the local agent, who has advised that unfortunately thorns can be an issue in the dryer seasons. However, we are looking into different routes that will avoid the thorns but offer the same amount of interesting sites.

Additionally, we do expect the bikes to be checked before each journey and by an experienced mechanic. We have reminded the agent of this and we will continue to monitor all feedback we receive regarding the quality of the bikes, to make sure that they are being maintained.

4.5Pamela flaherty,
29/09/14

What was the highlight or most memorable moment of your tour?

Stunning scenery everywhere we went, and the camaraderie of a great group of people

Very good, even under some trying circumstances. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area, and keen to ensure everyone enjoyed the experience.

What Tips Would You Give To Someone Else Booking This Tour

Make sure the itinerary is what you want and expect. Treat the trip as an adventure, and embrace the beauty of Turkey

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We were disappointed with the quality of the bikes, which were only on their second tour. On the first day we had 25 punctures and only managed to cycle 8 km. the mechanic should have checked bikes before we got to our starting point to save time, and this never happened. We didn't think the first hotel should have been for two nights, it wasn't good enough, and we would have really enjoyed staying two nights in Mustafapasa, a lovely family run hotel. Having a fun loving, easy going group enhanced a great trip

4.5Tony Longaretti,
03/08/14

What was the highlight or most memorable moment of your tour?

Rising above the landscape in our balloon with fellow aerialists above, below on the horizon.

Keen to accommodate our requests and remained cheerful in the face of behaviour that would have weakened a lesser mortal.

What Tips Would You Give To Someone Else Booking This Tour

Book your balloon flight as soon as you can, bring cycle glasses as the environment can be dry and dusty, and a sense of proportion as some of the accommodation is very basic. Little English is spoken, lentil soup and chick peas were ubiquitous and the range of food available was sometimes surprisingly limited. Take reading matter for the evenings if you're late to sleep.

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It seemed an odd choice to explore this area by bike, it turned out to be ideal with varying and interesting terrain, the valleys were perfect explored on two wheels. The guide included two enjoyable picnics and often it was possible to eat al fresco. The landscape, history and sights lived up to expectations.

5Christopher Clement Staines,
12/10/12

What was the highlight or most memorable moment of your tour?

Of the many highlights, undoubtedly the most memorable was the balloon flight from Goreme. A not too distant second was witnessing the remarkable frescoes in the rock-cut churches.

Very efficient, friendly and helpful, especially in organising meal stops and events outside of the published itinerary. He was perhaps more interested in the activity aspect of the trip, rather than the historical and aesthetic features which no doub will improve with experience. A very likeable guy.

What tips would you give to someone else booking this tour?

From a cycling point of view, although very enjoyable, will not tax physically. Take lots of photos, as the landscape is awesome.

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The bikes leave something to be desired, and were not really suitable for off-road terrain. Perhaps they have reached their sell-by date.

0Sandy Rowden,
20/09/10

This tour had it all - the best of Turkish hospitality in the surreal landscape of Cappadoccia with lots of different things to see form troglodyte caves to mountain lakes. The cycling was just right to see the region at its best, and took us on routes that driving or walking would miss. (CCF- 1st May 2010)